Obituaries
Death of David Louis Hammann
David Louis Hammann, 83, of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Lakeside Health Care in Carlinville. David was born on January 4, 1941, in Gillespie, the son of Louis and Josephine (Polo) Hammann.
David graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1959. He served in the military as an Army Reservist. He married Mary Louise Paynter on June 7, 1963, in Missouri. They have three children, Dave Allen, Jolene Renee, and Carla Jean. Later, David moved to California, where he met Dee Dee Beaman, and they married in 1981.
Over the years, David worked as an auto mechanic and coal miner at Monterey Coal Mine. Later, he owned and operated Hammann Construction and was a heavy machine operator. After returning to Carlinville from California, David was an active member of the Lions Club, served as an Elk member, and was an Elk veteran chairman. He was also a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and was president of the Garden Tractor Pull Association. His greatest moments of joy was his passion for playing Santa Claus. His special love was spending time with children, grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and family.
David was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dee Dee, and brother-in-law, Don Elliott. David is survived by his son, David Allen (Laura) Hammann of Collinsville, two daughters, Jolene Renee Little of Carlinville and Carla Jean Hammann of Carlinville, four grandchildren; Brandon (Taylor) Little, Devan (Amberlee) Little, Luke (Jess) Hammann, and Emily (Mike) Sickler, six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Carolyn Elliott of Godfrey and Connie (Ken) Reid of Carlinville, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Loveless Park in Carlinville. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Richard B. Sereg, 91 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1933, in Litchfield to Peter E. Sereg and Sylvia C. Berti Sereg.
He married JoAnn Wiegand Sereg on August 6, 1955, in Carlinville. She preceded him in death on April 18, 1995. He was retired after having been an industrial chrome plater for Olin Machine Shop.
Richard was a veteran of the US Army after having served from 1953-1955. He was a life member of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie. Richard was also a member of the K of C Council 2076 of Gillespie, Bishop McNicholas Assembly Fourth Degree K of C, Gillespie Lions Club, Holy Cross Cemetery Board and a former alderman for the City of Gillespie.
He is survived by his son, Mark L. Sereg of Gillespie; daughter, Tracy (Terry) Soots of Gillespie; granddaughter, Abby (Mark) Enslow; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Brycen, and Braxtyn; and sister, Mary Jane Kalvin of Gillespie.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, and sister, Sylvia Denham.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral mass will be on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Public Library or Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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Eugene Lee Frizzo, 85 of Kirkwood, MO, a former Staunton resident, passed away at 7:45 AM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Brooking Place of Chesterfield, MO. He was born on January 15, 1939, in Staunton the son of the late Joseph and Ruby Delores “Dee” (Sherfy) Frizzo.
He married Lanida D. Jacobs on June 16, 1962, at First United Methodist Church in Staunton and she passed away on January 27, 2022. Gene was a retired Vice President with Roosevelt Bank, an Army veteran, and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Alton. He was also active in the Rotary Club and was a past member of the Madison County Board and the Alton School Board.
He is survived by one daughter, Lainee Frizzo (husband Joshua Wallace); one grandson, Keegan Forrest; and one sister, JoAnn Gibbs.
The family will greet friends from 12 noon to 3 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers’ Association.
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Barbara Ann “Barb” Butts, 80 of Litchfield, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Litchfield on October 6, 1944, the daughter of Frederick George and Alice Dolores (Lay) Butts.
Barb was a graduate of Litchfield High School with the class of 1963. She was a nurse’s aide and through the years was employed at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield and Memorial Hospital in Springfield. In more recent years, Barb was a domestic housekeeper and in home care giver. She was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church in Litchfield and a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 430, in Gillespie.
Barb is survived by several cousins including Lynne Ellen Kollack, Diane Roth, and Keith Lay McKimmey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Butts on May 14, 1984, and Dolores Butts on April 6, 2012.
Funeral services for Barb will be held at First Baptist Church of Litchfield at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025. The Rev. Dr. Jason Plumer will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Adopt-A-Pet in Benld, or First Baptist Church of Litchfield. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements
